Revenue Up But Bega’s Profits Drop
Bega Cheese’s annual results, released to the ASX late last week, reveal a drop in statutory profit of almost $54 million during 2021-22 despite a healthy 45 per cent increase in revenue.
MP Approves New Acland Leases
Resources Minister Scott Stewart has announced what the New Hope company has been waiting a decade to hear … the mining leases for New Acland Stage 3 have been approved.
Short-Term Parking Plan For CBD
Parking in Kingaroy’s CBD may be limited to four hours under a new plan being considered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
$200,000 Grant For Plenty Foods
Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods will upgrade its oil processing facilities in 2023 after the State Government agreed to underwrite almost a third of the estimated $690,000 cost.
Builder Seeks Tradies, Labourers
Construction group McNab is seeking skilled tradespeople and labourers for an immediate start on large projects in the Darling Downs.
Union Takes On Maccas
The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) has launched a massive compensation bid on behalf of 250,000 current and former McDonald’s workers across Australia.
Gympie Plan To Lure Developers
Gympie Regional Council will give developers in Goomeri and Kilkivan a substantial discount on infrastructure charges to encourage more construction in both towns.
Residents Launch Solar Farm Petition
A group of local residents opposed to the construction of a solar farm on the outskirts of Kingaroy has launched a petition calling for a change in solar farm guidelines.
Swickers Faces Safety Charge
One of the South Burnett’s largest employers faces a charge of breaching workplace health and safety legislation.
Grants Available For Small Business
Small businesses are being encouraged to apply for a State Government grant of up to $15,000 to help boost turnover, increase their workforce or improve resilience.
Council, Apprentices Win Awards
Tarong Power Station employee James Christensen has been named the Darling Downs South West Apprentice of the Year.
Red Earth Contemplates 2060
What will the South Burnett look like in 2060? Murgon Town Hall was filled with community leaders last Thursday to discuss ideas and contemplate the future of the region.
Falling Branches Cut Power
Many Nanango and South Nanango residents and businesses lost power on Tuesday morning after falling branches downed powerlines.
Mayor Calls For Acland Decision
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has written to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Resources Minister Scott Stewart to urge the State Government to make a decision on the future of the New Acland coal mine.
Hungry Jacks Coming To Town
The 1373 members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Hungry Jacks” social media group should be celebrating … their dream has come true!
Small Business Move Welcomed
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to introduce legislation to ban unfair contract terms for small businesses.
Upgrade Approved For Wondai IGA
Peries IGA supermarket in Wondai will be refurbished and expanded after the South Burnett Regional Council approved the company’s plans on Wednesday.
Scott Aims At Online Market
South Burnett Regional Council’s 2022 Senior Sportsperson of the Year has a passion for target shooting.
New EV Station For Kingaroy
Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced that a new electric vehicle charging station will open in Kingaroy in August.
Youth Leaders Host Night
South Burnett Regional Youth Council members hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet.
